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    Massage room
    Jennifer S.

    Steven provided an exceptional massage at The Sands Hotel & Spa. His skill, professionalism, and calming presence made for a wonderful experience. I left feeling completely rejuvenated. Highly recommend!

    Cocktails by the pool
    Danielle L.

    Just had the perfect weekend getaway here! The grounds are quaint but had a good range of amenities. Love the pool and the bar service. The vibes were chill, including other guests. The restaurant is Instagram-worthy but the menu didn't really catch my eye. The drinks are really good though! My room was a good size but the position of the air condition made it challenging to cool down. It was a great stay! I would love to come back for the spa services and another stay!

    Matcha by the pool
    Alique K.

    Amazing boutique hotel in Palms Springs!! Everything has a cute vintage feel and feels very peaceful despite being by a busy road. The hospitality is very welcoming and everyone here is so kind. The rooms are very clean and roomy with a wide variety of drinks in the mini bar! There is a mini patio for the room with lots of privacy and a little fountain to drown out outside noise. The Pink Cabana cafe is a restaurant in the hotel with amazing food, though a small menu! They also offer the same food by the poolside! We ate dinner here one night and the ambiance was so nice. The outside of the cafe feels like you're eating in a beautiful backyard. All the lattes and coffee options here are amazing for the daytime as well!!! Finally, all the soaps, lotions, and shampoos are Diptique, which I loved!! They also offered complementary sunscreen and after tanning lotion by project reef, it smells great. Sands has curated a 10/10 experience for my sisters and I and I can't wait to go again! They really covered all the bases

    Deluxe guest room tub
    Luigi P.

    Sands is my wife and I's go to spot when we just need to unwind from our jobs, responsibilities, and of course kids. In the busyness of life, one should be able to getaway for a couple days and Sand is our desert sanctuary, our home away from home. In total we have been here 6 times and each time we are met with open arms, a very attentive and proactive team, and relax time! I want to personally thank Liz, Summer, and Bruno for making these past few days memorable for my wife and I. The grounds are well kept, rooms are clean, and service is very helpful. We went for a Royal couple massage and this is our third time doing so because having the spa on site right by our rooms is so convenient! My wife tells me i fell asleep during the massage-i was so relaxed afterward! Steve my masseuse did an amazing job being informative and helpful with removing the tightness in my back. Great job Steve! Will we go back? Of course! Do you need to go? YES! Liz takes care of everyone and she truly makes you feel like VIP! We will be back soon!

    Nelson H.

    I may have found my new favorite hotel in the Coachella Valley outside of Palm Springs. It's truly a gem. From the moment I checked in to the second I checked out the hospitality and warmth from all staff was incredible. I wish I could have stayed longer! It feels like a boutique hotel and all the rooms are on either side of the pool. I stayed in room #5 and definitely recommend that side of the hotel. They even use Diptyque products and the scent they use is the cologne I use daily! Obsessed. I went recently and part of the resort fee included chia pudding, banana bread and fruit in the morning as well as coffee served poolside. That was nice touch. The rooms are comfortable with an outdoor patio and nice spacious shower. I loved the shallow pool with comfortable loungers and beds. You feel at home at this hotel. I even met so many nice people at the pool. I would stay here again.

    Lobby - stunning!
    Mandy L.

    I came down for a work event and stayed here for a few nights and it was lovely. Beautifully renovated old hotel with loving touches for a great bohemian vibe with Moroccan influences. A coworker recommended this spot so I went with it and I'm glad I did! I didn't use too many resources while staying here, kept a relatively low profile so I can't attest to services too much, but my bed was comfortable, my room was clean, the restaurant was tasty with good drinks, and it was a well kept property overall. I loved the books they created with fire pits or chairs around the pool area and patio of the restaurant for spots to get cozy. My only regret was that I was traveling alone, this would be a great spot with a loved one to share it together. I upgraded to the deluxe room so I'd have a side table and chair to work out of my room which was great, it also meant I got the amazing tub that comes with this update! I was in that tub every night and it was marvelous! Everyone I did interact with was very friendly, and if we find ourselves down in the area again I won't hesitate for a return visit. Thanks for such a great stay!!!

    Michelle D.

    Our stay here was great! This boutique hotel was very chic and the decor was great. Super cute photo ops throughout the hotel. We didn't have any trouble getting chairs by the pool either of the two days we were there. The restaurant was cute as well and had good food but a small menu. Drinks were really good too. My only complaint was the lighting. The lighting in the restroom in our room was terrible. It was very dim and hard to do my makeup. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay and would be glad to return here for another stay.

    Woah. The hospitality is amazing. 10/10. Liz is spectacular
    Melineh H.

    When my boyfriend said we should go on a quick vacation I said "YES!" and went ahead and asked him to book this place then proceeded to break the news I would be going alone cause that is how I vacation..duh! Ive been here for PINK CABANA Dinners in past but never stayed so I was super excited to treat myself for a getaway in 115 degree heat. LIZ, JOHN, ALLEN all a fabulous team. From the moment you enter through the large doors into the whimsical art deco paradise you are treating like an A lister until the second you leave. Rooms are A+ clean and decorated mid century modern with attention to every detail. I really loved the unlacquered brass ALL Over which as a designer I appreciate since maintenance is so high- but maintains design integrity of the mid century period. I was given a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival with a sweet card & beautiful glasses with frozen edible flowers to pour in. POOL Side service A+ POO SIDE and ROOM SERVICE A+ (breakfast was a hiccup that front desk resolved off tab) MINI bar is EXREMELY generous nested inside a beautiful banquet (photo posted) which includes anything you can imagine. 5 stars from beginning to end- remind me to thank my boyfriend for this trip that he did not participate in.

    Espresso martini
    Liz B.

    I've been here a couple times both for brunch & dinner. Both have been great! Great ambience and amazing service. They're also very attentive & kind which is a huge plus. Dinner is very romantic & great for date night (: My experience with "aesthetically pleasing" restaurants is that a lot of them focus on the aesthetic but the food is not always the best. The food here is amazing! I like the dinner ambiance and love their brunch food menu. It's become a favorite of mine

    Resort pool
    Donna D.

    Was hopping around on our second night and stopped at the bar and chatted with Gabby. Fantastic experience and appreciate her knowledge of the area. Will return from Pittsburgh, PA

    Lobby
    Mia S.

    Amazing experience. Every person who worked here was extremely friendly. From check in with complimentary tea to the cleanliness of the room it was all amazing. The poolside coffee bar in the morning was also a nice touch.

    Chair in massage room
    Lindsey C.

    I would not call this a spa, it's a hotel that has spa services you can get. There are no amenities and no real seating area. You can't be at the pool unless you're staying there. That being said, we had an amazing couples massage. Both therapists really listened and cared about what we needed and how we needed it. Customer service was amazing. The people working there love what they do and care about you. The grounds are also beautiful. It's like a little oasis in what could have been a boring shopping center.

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    Ask the Community - Sands Hotel & Spa

    How is the spa if not staying at the hotel?

    Even if you are not staying there, you can still book appointments for the spa. It's not big at all, but they do have a wide selection of treatments available. My wife and I always go once a year there to get a couples royal massage.

    Is this an adult only resort?

    Yes, no children allowed.

    What are the current COVID protocols including masking for employees and guests?

    All employees are wearing masks. Guests will be required to wear masks in indoor public areas. No… Read more

    Mini fridge in the rooms?

    The room we were in did not have a usable fridge. There was a mini fridge full of drinks (not free) so we didn't touch it.

    Is there a hot tub or just a swimming pool?

    Heated pool and sauna

    Is this an adult only hotel or can you bring kids?

    Web site says 18 and over. And so does Expedia..

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Review Highlights - Sands Hotel & Spa

    The team at The Sands and Pink Cabana go above and beyond and truly made us feel so special during our stay.

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    First time here…read more. People who works here do not welcome guests. We waited 25 minutes in the car, no one comes up to our car. Gave up on valet, at least wanted to send luggage to the room, waited we tail gate opened, another 5min, and we gave up. Front desk staff was nice but under prepared. No program schedules in hard copy, unaware of activities when asked. Activities extremely over priced for the quality. Regret doing ceramic painting for two., waste of time and money. One of the room key does not work out of two. At this point, we realized we made wrong choice ‍ Room is not clean, food from room service stayed for over 6 hours not getting picked up.. Room isn't clean.. dust everywhere. Coffee machine and the storage box has so much dust, it made us hyper cautious. Noise from other rooms come through quite a bit as well. Door squeaks, even TV remote response slow.. Hotel rating is scam. This is at best 3 star property.

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    I'd give this place 3.5 stars. It's a nice property, rooms looked like they've been redone in the…read morepast 2-5 years. I think the rest of the hotel could use some upgrading. Lots of the pool chairs looked like they've seen better days as well as hallways and other common areas. The thing that was the most off putting is the pool seems like it's turned into a public pool. No key card is needed, no one is watching the door... anyone can walk in. I definitely noticed a lot of people who seemed to be using the pool that weren't staying at the hotel. Overall, I rather stay at other Marriott properties. The extra money isn't worth staying here.

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    I've been coming here since 2021, once or twice a year. I really enjoy the area, service,…read morebreakfast, and Social Hour. This time around, there was a bit of confusion with our room booked, through Booking (not the actual hotel), and Rene, Denise, and Jay were all extremely helpful in getting us the room we needed. I came last year in June and September, when renovations were happening, and now that they are done, the hotel looks great. I always enjoy their full breakfasts, in the morning, and a coffee/tea station that is always available. The past few times, I have visited, now include different tacos each morning, and many breakfast items to choose from. They also have Social Hour on Wednesdays, which is a nice touch. Social Hour seems to be more regulated than a few times before when people, who were not guests, were coming in causing a major disruption, both in the kitchen area and pool. One area that should be highly considered is the overall cleanliness of the room, especially with these new renovations. My bed spread/top blanket was not clean. It smelled musty and dirty as if it's not being washed between guests. I pulled this off and never used it during my stay. The thermostat was also very dirty with dirt and whatever else. I always bring sanitizing wipes to clean down surfaces and they came in handy. In addition, I always use the kitchen area to make something or use the dishes. On many occasions, including this visit, every dish, glass, or utensil I pulled out had crumbs, dry food, or smudges on them. There is no soap or sponge in the kitchenette, so I do bring my own, but these should be fully cleaned and sanitized before each guests arrival. Upon leaving, I did a full dishwasher wash of every utensil, glass, and plates/bowls in the cabinet. My stay here is usually quiet, safe, relaxing and comfortable, and overall, this is a great place to stay.

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